The Cecil Whig., 1887-05-21
Methodist Churches in Cecil.

The following letter from Presiding
Elder Murray, of the Wilmington dis
trlct, of the NJ E. Church to the editor
of the PthiHSuln .MthodiSt was published
in the last issue of that paper Since my
last report, l have visited the following
places. Elk Neck, Rev. f. II. Miller,
pastor. Bro. Miller aud sister live in the
parsonage near Hart's church. He has
surmouuted many difficulties, and is
making quite a reputation for his preach
ing ability. He proposes to learn the
name of every boy and girl i'll his charge,
and to visit every home. In these things,
he is following in the footsteps of his
sainted tasher, the Rev. Elijah Miller,
who distinguished himself for pastoral
work and pulpit ability.
EIkton is delighted with Rev. J. p
OTIS COR the third year. | WAS very much
surprised at the proportions of Bro. Otis'
work, besides Eikton and Crouchs, san
day schools have been established III the
surrounding country, which hold their
relation to the Elkton quarterly con
ference. These are all vigorously at
work. while the pastor directs and en
courages. i'll all their efforts to do good.
Cherry Hill and Union, gave Rev. 7.
\. Ii. 'Brien hearty welcome, and
mite with him in an earnest prayer for :,
revival in each church and chapel. The
quarterly conference estimated the sal
ary at $500. Cherry Hill m,urns the loss
of Bro. William }. Grant. a worthy local
preacher, who, after faithful labor has
been called to receive his reward.
Newark and Wesley rejoice at the re-
turn of their pastor, c. w. Prettyman.
Although the burning of the woolen
mills has interfered with business, and
caused many of our people to look else
where foG employment, the finances uu-
der the efficient management of Bro.
w. \. Woodrow, (who expects to soon
make his home in Kansas, were shown
to be in good condition.
HockeSSIn and E5enezer were united
at the last Conference, and were placed
with the appointment of Bro. J. ID IRE as
their pastor. He resides at Hockessiu,
and propose to visit every family in his
charge, and has already shown his great
anxiety for the unsaved. Ebenezer rails
ed the first quarter 5 salary, aud prop Dse
to pay as they go.
At Charlestown, Rev. T. B. Hunter
and family have been cordially received,
and have taken up their alb )de i'll the
parsonage at Charlestown, which is being
repaired. and the quarterly conference
resolved to contihue the work until ths
house is comfortable. Bro. Hunter, al
though engaged i'll work on the parson
age has looked after the interests of the
charge, and hopes to kindle revival fires
at every appointment. The estimating
committee reported 300 for salary
which was alODted.
At North East, Rev. J. B. Quigg and
family have captured all hearts. OLe
hundred pastoral visits and earnest gos-
pei sermons have wrought wonders. The
official brethren have resolved to pay as
they CO. and are within few dollars, Of
having the amount in hand for pastor
elder and district furniture. The salary
was put at the old figure, with purpos,
to raise more il possible.
At Zion, Rev. }. T. NanBurkalow ha'
taken hold of the work in earnest. The
charge is we'll pleased with him, both "a
pastor and preacher. His sermon ol
Easter made deep impression. Not
withstanding Union, which paid $230
has been put with Cherry Hill, the sal
airy was made only one hundred less thar
last year.